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4:45 PM ET, May 8, 2016

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Ken Belson / New York Times:
Mets' Bartolo Colon Finally Hits a Home Run After 19 Years  —  In their 55-year history, the Mets have been known more for their pitchers than for their power hitters.  —  But this season, the Mets are enjoying one of their rare power surges, and the power parade continued in the most extraordinary fashion on Saturday.
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Associated Press:
Colon hits 1st career homer in Mets' 6-3 win over Padres … SAN DIEGO — Bartolo Colon turned on an inside fastball from James Shields, launching a home run that was as improbable as it was historic.  —  Colon became the oldest player to hit his first major league home run …
Associated Press:   By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 8, 2016, 12:15 P.M. E.D.T.
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:   SEE IT: Mets starter Bartolo Colon mashes first-career home run in win over Padres
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers add veteran outfielder Drew Stubbs to roster  —  Native Texan was with team in 2015, spring training  —  Hamilton moved to 60-day DL after latest setback Stubbs gives club a full bench, more versatility  —  DETROIT  —  Drew Stubbs was signed to a major-league contract Saturday …
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Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rangers Sign Drew Stubbs To Big-League Deal
Discussion: Lone Star Ball and MLB Daily Dish
Nick Groke / Denver Post:
It starts with Jeff Hoffman, the 23-year-old right-hander acquired in the Troy Tulowitzki trade  —  The Denver Post  —  Kyle Freeland takes to the mound during the Hartford Yard Goats season-opener, April 7, 2016.  (Chet Strange, Special to the Hartford Courant)
Discussion: Purple Row
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Irv Moss / Denver Post:
Colorado Rockies Double-A affiliate is 19-6 through 25 games
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
MLB.com:
Homestand features Chris Sale K-Counter Bobblehead giveaway, Free T-Shirt Thursday and Cinco de Miller  —  The Chicago White Sox announce promotional highlights, giveaways and ceremonial first pitches for the upcoming homestand vs. the Red Sox and Twins.  —  On Saturday, May 7 …
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Yahoo Sports:
Cabrera, Abreu guide White Sox over Twins 10-4 for 20th win (Yahoo Sports)
Discussion: South Side Sox
Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Reds Option J.J. Hoover To Minors, Promote Steve Delabar  —  The Reds have announced a variety of roster moves, among them the demotion of righty J.J. Hoover, who started the season as their closer, to Triple-A Louisville.  They also recalled righty Drew Hayes from Louisville …
Discussion: Red Reporter and Yahoo Sports
David Pinto / baseballmusings.com:
Games of the Day  —  Rookie Ross Stripling takes on Marco Estrada as the Dodgers and Blue Jays start off the Mothers Day festivities.  Note that Stripling is an old rookie, seasonal age 26.  Already in his peak years, he brings a good strikeout rate and the ability to prevent home runs to the Dodgers rotation.
Discussion: Bluebird Banter and True Blue LA
Zach Schonbrun / New York Times:
Chase Headley Shows Signs of Life as Bottom of Order Carries Yankees  —  As Yankees third baseman Chase Headley slid safely into home against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday, the ball hit him in the arm, and the catcher's glove smacked him in the face.  Headley had to wonder what forces were conspiring to keep his offense at bay.
Matt Gelb / Philly.com:
Phillies' Herrera wants to play every day  —  MIAMI - Entering Saturday, Odubel Herrera stood with three National League stars.  The Phillies centerfielder had started in every one of his team's games, a feat matched only by Joey Votto, Nolan Arenado, and Anthony Rizzo.  —  Could Herrera start all 162?
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
Mike Moustakas has fractured thumb, goes on disabled list; Royals call up Cheslor Cuthbert  —  Third baseman has a “fractured left thumb” Moustakas had already missed three starts in the last week  —  Cuthbert is batting .333 at Class AAA Omaha  —  CLEVELAND
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Texas Rangers show off power in victory over Detroit Tigers  —  Offense connects for five homers, two by Beltre Odor, Mazara open with back-to-back blasts Griffin exits early, could land on disabled list  —  DETROIT  —  At some point, the Texas Rangers' offense was going to flex its muscles and have a game like it did Saturday.
Associated Press:
Matt Carpenter's Homer Lifts Cardinals in the Ninth  —  Matt Carpenter hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates, 6-4, on Saturday.  —  Aledmys Diaz sparked the winning rally with a leadoff single.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Garrett Richards Requires Tommy John Surgery; Andrew Heaney Has UCL Damage  —  12:10pm: Angels GM Billy Eppler tells reporters that Heaney was examined by multiple doctors, with opinions ranging from “normal wear and tear” to “some degree of tear.”  (Twitter links via Jeff Fletcher …
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Yahoo Sports:
Source: Angels ace Garrett Richards expected to undergo Tommy John surgery
 
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